US3679304A
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Microfiche reproduction system
Assignee: FOTO MEM Inc
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Filing: 1970-04-15
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1990-04-15
Abstract
Abstract An automatic reproduction system which includes a cartridge storage bank for holding cartridges containing microfiche film cards. The cards are notch-coded to facilitate selection of particular cards. A command module controls the selection of a particular cartridge and further controls a cartridge retrieval and refile mechanism which transports the selected cartridge to a microfiche selector. A particular microfiche card is selected and transported to a reproduction station where a duplicate is made. After reproduction, the particular card returns to the cartridge and the cartridge retrieval and refile mechanism transports the cartridge to its position in the cartridge storage bank. The duplicate card is placed in rotary collator for further use. The individual microfiche selection is by forced air so as to protect the film surfaces of the cards within the cartridge from rubbing or scratching against one another.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Eng
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:51
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
Apparatus for reproducing comprising film means, cartridge means for holding said film means, storage means for holding said cartridge means, control means, transporting means, reproduction means, and selecting means responsive to said control means, said transporting means adapted for retrieving and returning a predetermined cartridge means from and to said storage means and for carrying said predetermined cartridge means to and from said selecting means, said selecting means adopted for choosing a particular film means from said predetermined cartridge means and for carrying said particular film means to said reproduction means, and said reproduction means adapted for receiving and reproducing said particular film means, wherein said film means includes coding means for designating a particular film means, said coding means forming a portion of said film means and having a serial arrangement of holes positioned relatively near an edge of said film means and notch means for extending a predetermined combination of said holes to said edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
Apparatus for reproducing comprising film means, cartridge means for holding said film means, storage means for holding said cartridge means, control means, transporting means, reproduction means, and selecting means responsive to said control means, said transporting means adapted for retrieving and returning a predetermined cartridge means from and to said storage means and for carrying said predetermined cartridge means to and from said selecting means, said selecting means adopted for choosing a particular film means from said predetermined cartridge means and for carrying said particular film means to said reproduction means, and said reproduction means adapted for receiving and reproducing said particular film means, wherein said film means includes coding means for designating a particular film means, said coding means forming a portion of said film means and having a serial arrangement of holes positioned relatively near an edge of said film means and notch means for extending a predetermined combination of said holes to said edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus for reproducing as defined in claim 1 wherein said cartridge means has a series of holes disposed therein adapted to mate with holes in said film means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus for reproducing as defined in claim 1 wherein said serial arrangement of holes is positioned along a bottom edge of said film means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
147 words
Apparatus for reproducing comprising film means, cartridge means for holding said film means, storage means for holding said cartridge means, control means, transporting means, reproduction means, and selecting means responsive to said control means, said transporting means adapted for retrieving and returning a predetermined cartridge means from and to said storage means and for carrying said predetermined cartridge means to and from said selecting means, said selecting means adopted for choosing a particular film means from said predetermined cartridge means and for carrying said particular film means to said reproduction means, and said reproduction means adapted for receiving and reproducing said particular film means, wherein said film means has holes disposed along one edge thereof precoded ones of which are notched and wherein said selecting means includes a plurality of rods adapted upon command from said control means, to insert into the holes in said film means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
147 words
Apparatus for reproducing comprising film means, cartridge means for holding said film means, storage means for holding said cartridge means, control means, transporting means, reproduction means, and selecting means responsive to said control means, said transporting means adapted for retrieving and returning a predetermined cartridge means from and to said storage means and for carrying said predetermined cartridge means to and from said selecting means, said selecting means adopted for choosing a particular film means from said predetermined cartridge means and for carrying said particular film means to said reproduction means, and said reproduction means adapted for receiving and reproducing said particular film means, wherein said film means has holes disposed along one edge thereof precoded ones of which are notched and wherein said selecting means includes a plurality of rods adapted upon command from said control means, to insert into the holes in said film means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus for reproducing as defined in claim 4, including blower means coperatively coupled to said selecting means for causing an upward blowing force to said film means, thereby causing a pre-coded one of said film means to exit from said selecting means to said reproducing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus for reproducing as defined in claim 5 wherein said selecting means also includes guiding means for directing said pre-coded, selected film means from said selecting means to said reproducing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus for reproducing as defined in claim 6 wherein said guiding means includes a curved card guidance memBer and a series of transport rollers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
135 words
Apparatus for reproducing comprising film means, storage means for holding said cartridge means, control means, transporting means, reproduction means, and selecting means responsive to said control means, said transporting means adapted for retrieving and returning a predetermined cartridge means from and to said storage means and for carrying said predetermined cartridge means to and from said selecting means, said selecting means adopted for choosing a particular film means from said predetermined cartridge means and for carrying said particular film means to said reproduction means, and said reproduction means adapted for receiving and reproducing said particular film means, wherein said reproducing means includes an image-receptive medium and a duplicating station wherein a latent image of said film means is formed on said medium, wherein said reproducing means further includes cutting and developing means for said medium.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
135 words
Apparatus for reproducing comprising film means, storage means for holding said cartridge means, control means, transporting means, reproduction means, and selecting means responsive to said control means, said transporting means adapted for retrieving and returning a predetermined cartridge means from and to said storage means and for carrying said predetermined cartridge means to and from said selecting means, said selecting means adopted for choosing a particular film means from said predetermined cartridge means and for carrying said particular film means to said reproduction means, and said reproduction means adapted for receiving and reproducing said particular film means, wherein said reproducing means includes an image-receptive medium and a duplicating station wherein a latent image of said film means is formed on said medium, wherein said reproducing means further includes cutting and developing means for said medium.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus for reproducing as defined in claim 8 further including a rotary collator coupled to said developing means for storing said medium after it has been cut.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |